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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.51, 511.28 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.51, 511.28 and 204.71 is: 282.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.51 : 511.28 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.51/511.28 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.51x = 511.28 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.51x = 104,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,665.92/370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.49

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